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Suspicious Letters & Packages
Procedures to follow in the event of a Suspicious Letter/Package:
Cover package and notify supervisor or Campus Police at 757-683-5660
Vacate and secure area
List all persons in immediate area
Common Characteristics of Suspicious Letters & Packages
Excessive Postage (usually postage stamps)
Fictitious or No Return Address
Poorly Typed or Handwritten Address
Incorrect Titles
Titles but no names
Addressed to someone no longer with your organization or otherwise outdated
Misspellings of common words
Oily stains or discolorations
Excessive binding material: Masking, electric or strapping tape, string, or twine
Rigid, lopsided or uneven envelope
Protruding wires, screws or other metal parts
Restrictive endorsements: Confidential, Personal, To Be Opened By Addressee Only
Visual distractions: Fragile, Rush, Handle with Care
